Will AI steal your lunch? What S’pore workers need to know
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Amazon recently announced that it is axing 14,000 corporate jobs across its global offices amid a wider adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) internally. And more job cuts are expected even beyond the tech sector, experts warn. I am sure many, myself included, are wondering if AI will take over all of our jobs.
The latest Headstart on Record podcast dives into this hot topic of job cuts. My colleague Tay Hong Yi discusses with experts, including Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash on what young Singaporeans need to know as more layoffs loom and what support is available to help us make better career choices.
Meanwhile, if you have yet to achieve some of the goals you set for yourself in the beginning of the year, it’s not too late to join the TikTok trend “The Great Lock In”. More on this below.
I hope you find this week’s readings insightful. Stay hydrated!
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How a S’porean woman built her dream tiny home in New Zealand
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Me and My Money: Football and finance fundamentals are fintech exec’s passions
Mr Kevin Teng, CEO of Wrise Private Singapore, had wanted to be a professional football player.
Best 11.11 travel deals
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